Clauses

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include: after, until, and when.

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List three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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After, Until, When.

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What is a subordinating conjunction in the clause: 'If you go to school without your homework done'?

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The subordinating conjunction is 'If'.

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What type of clause is 'Luke and Millie ate all of my chocolate chip cookies'?

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This is an independent clause.

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What do subordinate clauses always begin with?

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Subordinate clauses always begin with a subordinating conjunction.

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Is the clause 'Whenever my teacher makes that horrible face' independent or subordinate?

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This clause is subordinate.

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Define an independent clause.

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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Define a subordinate clause.

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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The function of a subordinating conjunction is to connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between them.

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Give an example of a sentence with both an independent and a subordinate clause.

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Example: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.' (Independent: 'I will go to the park'; Subordinate: 'if it stops raining').